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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.75, 936.74 and 380.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.75, 936.74 and 380.07 is: 524.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.75 : 936.74 = 380.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.75/936.74 = 380.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.75x = 936.74 × 380.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.75x = 356,024.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,024.02/678.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.53

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